Even after writing this in a fever — both real and Red Forest–tea induced — I am ecstatic and thankful that 12 Monkeys was awarded a third season. This season’s finale proves there is much more story to tell for Cole, Cassie, and the newly revealed Witness.

So, let’s dive into this massive episode.

The RecapWhen we last left off, Cole and Cassie were settling into 1959 and their new relationship. As Christmastime becomes the backdrop, Madeleine Stowe’s ominous narration reminds us that the fight is far from over.

It’s been a long two weeks since we saw our 12 Monkeys gang splinter into divided groups and missions. Cassie and Cole head to 1957 to stop the paradox; Ramse and Jennifer lead the rest (sans an eviscerated Jones) to find Titan to kill the Witness.

And after this week’s “Blood Washed Away,” we’re at a sad (permanent?) impasse as both missions failed, (with one long-awaited silver lining). Let’s dive into this topsy-turvy episode.

The RecapIt’s January in 1957, and Cole and Cassie plan their mission: to find the last primary. Fortunately, they have nearly a year to carefully plot and scrutinize.

They know the paradox occurs at a factory. So, the best course of action is to get jobs at said factory. They do so, and begin to investigate each employee, looking for oddities. Is someone drawing weird things? Is that person twitching? Does that person talk to themselves?

And just when our travelers are on to something (or someone), they strike out. It’s exhausting for both Cassie and Cole, and before you know it, we’re down to two days left before the main event and zero leads on the primary’s identity.

This week’s 12 Monkeys brings the end of the world. Time is breaking. So, with (very) few hours left on the clock, our heroes must find a way to salvage, prevent, and heal what they can. The problem? We’re in a full-blown civil war.

The RecapIt’s 2044, and Jennifer burns old clippings and mementos. As the apocalyptic squall surrounds the encampment, Jennifer’s Daughters urgently await orders to — hopefully — move out and move on. Hannah goes to her, but Jennifer’s still waiting. Today’s the day: the day of resurrection.

In this week’s 12 Monkeys, our time-traveling team comes to a heartbreaking impasse, and it comes to mission vs. mission. So, while the world is ending and time is breaking, Cole and the rest of the group must decide what’s most important. Sadly, all doesn’t go as planned. Did the Witness foresee that?

The RecapIt’s Berlin, 2016, and Olivia arrives at an abandoned building. Wheelchair bound, Olivia is pushed to a particular room where an old stuffed toy lies on the ground. Her companion asks what happened in this room. Olivia replies, “Betrayal.”

After last week’s perfect “Lullabye” tale, 12 Monkeys had to up its game this week with profound character progression and fresh missions — plus what could be a heavy reveal. And, of course, “Hyena” delivered the goods.

The RecapIt’s 2016, and we’re at a psychiatric hospital. The Pallid Man exits the elevator and is stopped by guards before reaching an employee who lets him through. He receives a phone with a note reading, “For the Tall Man Who Pulls the Strings.”

The Pallid Man walks to a room and is horrified by what he sees. The mysterious phone rings — a call from Dr. Bandara? — but it’s really Miss Jennifer Goines, prepped with a speech.

If last week’s 12 Monkeys was rough, then this week’s episode was excruciating. Of course, I mean that in the best way. In the loopy Groundhog Day–style setting, “Lullaby” conjures up its fair share of heartbreak and pure surprise. Let’s get to it.

The RecapWe open on a new timeline: 2020. It’s Spearhead, and a younger Jones sings a sweet lullaby to her dying daughter, Hannah. The child dies and Cassie shows up and shoots Jones.

The tension was blistering as this week’s 12 Monkeys pushed over into horror-thriller territory. But with the anything-but-cheap thrills and ongoing puzzles came some unexpected heartbreak — in more than one way.

The latest 12 Monkeys trip sends Cole and Ramse to an atmospheric 1975 to save the next primary. There’s just one thing … this particular primary is also known as the Immortal — a serial killer!

But as the Cramse (Jamse?) story unfolds, Cassie comes face-to-face with fear itself. Let’s dive.

The RecapIt’s 2044, and a still-depressed Jones continues to watch the developing red storm, aka the end of the world. Thankfully, Jones is brought back to the present when her non-boyfriend Eckland delivers intel on the next primary.

Currently in its sophomore season, 12 Monkeys is great television — on Syfy, or anywhere. It’s a complete package, with perks. If you’re watching, you’re getting one of the best all-around TV experiences on the market today. And if you’re not watching, well, let’s talk about that.

A Remake. It’s kind of the elephant in the room, isn’t it? So, let’s get this one out of the way.

If you’re not watching 12 Monkeys, one reason may be because it’s a “remake” — eek, that taboo word! But if that’s your attitude, you’re doing it wrong. Four words, folks: Buffy the Vampire Slayer. And with that, we already know TV adaptions can work just fine.

Expression Of JoyThe Brady Bunch: Groovy! The Bradys: Ritual hugging Married…With Children: ”Oh, great.” Thirtysomething: ”Of course I’m happy for you. Really. But what about me? Why does it always have to be about you? The Flintstones: ”Yabba-dabba doo

Expression Of Rage

The Brady Bunch: ”Hmmm…” The Bradys: ”If you back away from something you really want, then you’re a quitter!” (the angriest any Brady has ever been) Married…With Children: ”Aaagh, God, take me from this miserable life!” Thirtysomething: ”I’m not angry, OK?” The Flintstones: ”Willllmaaaa!”

Typical ProblemThe Brady Bunch: Marcia and her rival both want to be the prom queen. The Bradys: Bobby gets paralyzed. Married…With Children: Al doesn’t buy his family Christmas presents. Thirtysomething: Nancy gets cancer. The Flintstones: Fred and Barney are staying out too late.

Typical SolutionThe Brady Bunch: The prom committee decides to have two queens. The Bradys: Bobby gets married. Married…With Children: They hate him. Thirtysomething: If only we knew… The Flintstones: Wilma and Betty decide to follow them.

Attitude Toward SexThe Brady Bunch: Never heard of it The Bradys: Omigod — even Cindy does it! Married…With Children: Peg: Yes. Al: No. Thirtysomething: They didn’t get all those kids by accident. The Flintstones: Prehistoric

How Spouses FightThe Brady Bunch: They don’t. The Bradys: Infrequently, but it happens Married…With Children: Tooth and nail Thirtysomething: They stop talking The Flintstones: Fred and Barney go bowling while Wilma and Betty max out their charge cards.

How Kids Get Into TroubleThe Brady Bunch: Greg takes a puff of a cigarette. The Bradys: Carol’s grandson steals her business cards and sticks them in the spokes of Bobby’s wheelchair. Married…With Children: By committing felonies Thirtysomething: Ethan plays with a forbidden toy rocket. The Flintstones: They don’t.

How They’re Punished

The Brady Bunch: ”It’s not what you did, honey — it’s that you couldn’t come to us.” The Bradys ”Next time, ask.” Married…With Children: By the authorities Thirtysomething: It blows up in his face. The Flintstones: They’re not.

What Family Does For FunThe Brady Bunch: Takes special three-part vacations to Hawaii and the Grand Canyon The Bradys: Has flashbacks Married…With Children: Exchanges insults Thirtysomething: Talks The Flintstones: Attends showings of The Monster at the Bedrock Drive-In

Unsolved MysteriesThe Brady Bunch: How exactly did Carol’s first husband and Mike’s first wife die? The Bradys: What’s with Marcia’s new face and Bobby’s blonde hair Married…With Children: What kind of hair spray does Peg use? Thirtysomething: Why did Nancy take Elliot back? What do Gary and Susanna see in each other? The Flintstones: How does Barney’s shirt stay on if he has no shoulders? Where do Fred and Wilma plug in their TV?

Worst BehaviorThe Brady Bunch: The Brady children once made Alice feel under-appreciated.

Best Reason To WatchThe Brady Bunch: This is what life should be. The Bradys: They’re all grown-ups now! Married…With Children: Terry Rakolta hates it. Thirtysomething (Tie) This is your life. This isn’t your life. The Flintstones: This is what life might have been.

Best Reason Not To WatchThe Brady Bunch: Blurred vision from rerun overdoses. The Bradys: You’re all grown-ups now. Married…With Children: She has a point. Thirtysomething: After a while, you think it’s real. The Flintstones: The Simpsons